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10 Best Movies Like The Dear Departed

If you loved The Dear Departed, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

#1
Shamshera

Shamshera

2022★ 5.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Dear Departed for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Set in the 1800s, the film is about a "dacoit" tribe who take charge in fight for their rights and independence against the British....

#2
Lion

Lion

2017★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Dear Departed for fans of Animation. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

The lion has to become more physically fit. The gazelle does not think he is capable of doing so....

#3
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Swordsmith Village-

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Swordsmith Village-

2023★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Dear Departed for fans of Animation. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

A recap of Kimetsu no Yaiba episodes 43–45, with new footage and special end credits. Together with his comrades, Zenitsu and Inosuke, along with one of the top-ranking members of ...

#4
The Forbidden Legend: Sex & Chopsticks 2

The Forbidden Legend: Sex & Chopsticks 2

2009★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Dear Departed for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Rich and powerful Simon Qing has been schooled in the ways of sex by his virile father, but is still a virgin. That is, until he meets his first love Violetta who has fun with him ...

#5
Lion, London Zoological Gardens

Lion, London Zoological Gardens

1896★ 5.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Dear Departed for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A male lion, right next to bars that are about 6 or 8 inches apart, keenly watches a uniformed zoo attendant toss small morsels of food into the cage. The lion alternates between f...

#6
Kingdom 2: Far and Away

Kingdom 2: Far and Away

2022★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Dear Departed for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

It follows a young man who dreams of becoming a general and Ying Zheng, whose goal is unification....